• Andre Johnson: From The University of Miami to the NFL Hall of Fame, national champion, heart & soul of Texans franchise, humble roots, family, holiday hope, talks CJ Stroud, Travis Hunter & Antonio Brown

  • Dec 13 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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Andre Johnson: From The University of Miami to the NFL Hall of Fame, national champion, heart & soul of Texans franchise, humble roots, family, holiday hope, talks CJ Stroud, Travis Hunter & Antonio Brown

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  • Once I put those shoulder pads on...it was like I was going to war.” Andre Johnson From The U to NFL Hall of Fame, on this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan, Fred, and Channing sit down with seven-time Pro Bowler, one of the best wide receivers to play the game, the heart and soul of Houston Texans franchise: Andre Johnson. As the Texans chase another AFC South title, Andre, who's still a big part of the organization today, takes us back to the beginning of his journey on the team and how he became the face of the franchise. From his early days as a young star at "The U" to dominating on Sundays in the NFL, Andre shares what fueled his drive to make the Texans a team people respected. He opens up about his mindset on the field, where putting on those shoulder pads felt like preparing for war, and why he was so determined to make the city of Houston proud every single season. The conversation gets personal as Andre reflects on his upbringing and how his strained relationship with his late father shaped the man-and father- he is today. He gets deep about the difficult decision he made to ultimately walk away from the game of football- a decision the guys understand all too well- but how he knew it was the right time because his mind was not in it anymore. And of course, we couldn't skip his famous scuffle with Cortland Finnegan, which he admits fans bring up to him everywhere he goes. While it's not his favorite topic, Andre shares what was really going through his head that day. We also get his take on the current Texans team and what it'll take to bring a championship mentality back to Houston. Andre weighs in on some big names oto- like Antonio Brown, whose talent he admired despite the controversies, and Travis Hunter, the young college star who's doing things Andre says you rarely see in a generation. But can he play two sides of the ball? He doesn't think that's realistic in the big leagues...As for stepping into a coaching role? He's not quite there yet, though he admits it'll be on the horizon someday. Andre's story is all about work ethic and leaving a legacy. Whether he's talking about the pride he takes in the Texans, the struggles of his short time with the Colts, or the mental toughness he adopted to make his game look effortless, Andre keeps it real with Ryan, Fred, and Channing all episode long. Don't miss today's show, tap in now and don't forget to hit the Subscribe button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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